In Jammu and Kashmir, over 32,000 devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi atop Trikuta Hills since the beginning of Navratri. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the security has been stepped up at the shrine, which has been decorated with flowers and lights for the Navratri festival. The yatra is going on smoothly with 12,000 to 13,000 pilgrims paying obeisance at the temple every day. The Shrine Board has deployed volunteers to guide pilgrims and ensure smooth movement along the 13-km yatra route.

Additional facilities, including drinking water points, medical aid stations, and crowd management measures, have also been put in place to ensure a safe and comfortable pilgrimage experience for visitors arriving from across the country. This year, the Shrine Board has introduced wireless communication sets to enhance coordination and communication along the yatra route. A multi-tier security grid involving the police, CRPF, paramilitary forces, and quick-response teams is in place throughout the festival. The pilgrimage to the shrine resumed on September 17 after being suspended for 22 days due to a landslide along the Yatra track on August 26. The Navratri festival is being celebrated from September 22 to October 1.